IARN — It is no secret that every year brings us different challenges. This year, most of Iowa is hurting for rain. So much so that the markets are paying special attention to our forecasts. However, another one of our old nemesis is showing its face through many cornfields in northern and western Iowa. That is the corn rootworm.
Ron Beyer is on the crop team at Golden Harvest. He says while rootworm is an annual invader of many cornfields, he feels this year could be a little worse.
For more on this story, including comments from Ron Beyer of Golden Harvest, visit the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
